Labor Systems, 1450 - 1750 C.E.

Name:__________________________________________ Date:__________ Period:_______ Unit 4: Labor Systems, 1450 - 1750 C.E. Encomienda ● Define the labor system ● Include the general role/purpose ● Were there revolts or rebellions associated with it? The Labor System was ran by 12the Spanish and it rewarded conquerors with the labor of conquered non-Christian peoples. The original intent of the system was to reduce the abuses of forced labor Popes Rebellion and The Pueblo revolt began due to this system. Chattel Slavery This was the labor system imposed upon the African People who were brought to the Americas that was in the process of development by the Europeans, this system is most commonly known as slavery The original purpose was to speed up the process of building European colonies in the newfound Americas. African peoples were rounded up and shipped off to America and Sold as goods. Russian Serfdom The Russian Serfdom was a system similar to slavery except for the slaves (more or less peasants of Russia) were sold with the land to which they were “attached” This system was developed to allow serfs (peasants) to eventually buy land and gain rights just as a free citizen would have such as the right to own property, or a business, or even marry without consent. Pugachvs rebellion was a result of serfdom. Slave Rebellions and the Civil War were the results of this forced labor system. What state/empire utilized this labor system? Spain Europe/ The Americas Russia When was this type of labor system abolished or when did it lose significance? It was not officially abolished until the late 18th century, but in September of 1721, The Encomienda system was prohibited. Following Union victory in May 1685, along with the ratification of the 13th Amendment, Chattel slavery was officially and effectively ended in December of 1865. 1861 was when the serfdom officially ended with the Emancipation Manifesto (March 3rd [February 19th, Old Style], 1861) which was issued by Alexander II. Inca Mit’a (both before and after colonization) Indentured Servitude ● Define the labor system Before Spanish: Labor before was to honor the empire, usually A contract 2 individuals sign in which one doesn’t work for money, but to pay off a loan, or Hacienda This was designed to keep people that were in debt to continue working on a piece of ● Include the general role/pur community-driven projects like extensive road work and military service. favor. There was no revolt mentioned land. The people who used and exploited these people became overtly rich with the profits of their land. Many revolts sprung up against land owners as the workers began to defend their rights after they realized they were being exploited. pose ● Were there revolts or rebellion s associat ed with it? After Spanish: When the spanish conquered, the Mit’a system was transformed in to a coercive labor system. As a result many Incans movd away to avoid the system. Revolts occurred but nothing large enough for What state/empire utilized this labor system? The Inca empire, then the Spanish Empire America Mexico When was this type of labor system abolished or when did it lose significance? It was abolished in 1812 240 years after it began It remained in use until 1917 after first appearing in 1620 1910 is when the system was abolished Annotate the map below with the areas in which each of the coercive labor systems were utilized in the 1450-1750 time period. , y p g KEY ❏ Encomienda ❏ Hacienda ❏ Chattel Slavery ❏ Inca Mita System ❏ Indentured Servitude